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V539 GDB

1999 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,755 mi
Last recorded163,755 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus IS200103,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 GDB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 163,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2012 163,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2011 150,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 150,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 141,570 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2009 133,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 127,831 miles

both front lower rams rear bushes cracked and perished

corrosion around rear subframe front mounting points

Pass 20 Jul 2007 120,497 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear chassis slightly corroded around subframe mountings

Fail 19 Jul 2007 120,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 120,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE † †ALL TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKED ON TREND † †O/S/R TYRE CUTS TO TREND AREA † †SLIGHT DAMAGE O/S/F FLOOR PAN

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 112,322 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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V539 GDB is a 1999 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 103,982 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V539 GDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V539 GDB registered?

V539 GDB is a 1999 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V539 GDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V539 GDB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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